The rural areas of Sichuan Province are one of the most under-developed regions in China. Improving the quality of rural homes, this project distributes small-scale biogas plants that enable low-income householders to convert animal waste into a clean energy source and high-quality organic fertiliser. The plants digest manure and recover methane by-products (i.e. biogas) through the process of anaerobic digestion, saving households’ money on fuels and fertiliser.
In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 800,000 tonnes per year, the project improves air quality and sanitation for rural communities. Prior to such installations, household members used solid fuels like coal for energy needs, while animal waste is typically disposed into surrounding water bodies or drainage systems in the local villages.
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